The Veteran's cervical strain at C6-C7 and Morton's neuroma, right foot were granted service connection with respective ratings. The cervical strain was rated 10 percent disabling from April 3, 2007.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's cervical strain met the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation based on limitation of motion in the cervical spine and her Morton's neuroma met the criteria for a noncompensable evaluation due to moderate injury.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical strain at C6-C7, Morton's neuroma, right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 21, 2010
- Citation
- 1015097
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for Morton's neuroma, right foot as there was no current diagnosis of this condition related to an event, injury, or disease during service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the claims for Morton's neuroma, left foot and right foot due to a lack of VA examination based on service connection arguments related to in-service footwear use.
- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for hemorrhoids and Morton's neuroma of the right foot are both granted as their conditions were first noted during periods of active duty.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as the Veteran requested withdrawal of the appeal in writing.
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